Polyommatus dorylas

English name:
Turquoise Blue
Full scientific name:
Polyommatus dorylas (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Croatian name:
Ranjenikov plavac

Red Book Category in EU: NT

Red Book Category in Croatia: NE

Wings span: 25-31 mm

Polyommatus dorylas, male, Velebit, 0722L5194
Polyommatus dorylas, male, Velebit, 0722L5194
Polyommatus dorylas, male, Velebit, 0722L5194
Polyommatus dorylas, male, Velebit, 0722L5194
Polyommatus dorylas, female, Velebit, 0722L1094
Polyommatus dorylas, female, Velebit, 0722L1094
Polyommatus dorylas, female, Velebit, 0722L1094
Polyommatus dorylas, female, Velebit, 0722L1094

Flight Period and Life Cycle

Flight period of Polyommatus dorylas in Croatia
Flight period of Polyommatus dorylas in Croatia

1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.

Distribution in Croatia

Distribution of Polyommatus dorylas in Croatia
Distribution of Polyommatus dorylas in Croatia

More common on hills and mountains in the coastal area. Check the included map.

External Morphology Characteristics

In males, the upper side of both wings is blue and brown with orange spots in females. In submarginal zone of the underside there is a series of orange spots. Each spot looks like a triangle with the apex facing the postdiscal zone. On the underside of the hindwing, the orange spots are bordered with black dots on the margin side only. In postdiscal zone, the series of black spots is more prominent on the forewings. The cell spot is missing.

Behavior

Imago feeds with nectar of various flowers. Often rests on the ground.

Caterpillar Host Plants

Families Fabaceae and Lamiaceae.

Habitat

Flower meadows along the rocky terrain. Elevations: 500-1500m.

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